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January 29, 2024

Delve into the heart of British automotive craftsmanship at the BMW Group Plant Oxford, the revered birthplace of the legendary MINI. This plant, operational since 1913, is not just one of the oldest automobile factories in the world; it’s a living museum of automotive innovation and a testament to sustainable mobility. With over 10 million MINIs sold in 110 countries since 2001, the Oxford Mini Plant is an emblem of enduring success, blending historic charm with state-of-the-art technology. Here, every day, the confluence of tradition and innovation results in the production of about 1,000 cars across three different body styles.

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The iFactory Experience: A Portal to Automotive Mastery

The Oxford Mini Plant offers the iFactory Experience, a journey through the pulsating heart of one of the most modern car factories in Britain. Whether you opt for the Basic Tour or the Family Tour , you’re signing up for 90 minutes of immersive automotive discovery.

Tickets and Booking Information

Embarking on this journey requires a ticket, each offering a unique perspective into the world of MINI. Here are your options:

Single Ticket Basic Tour (90 min), BMW Group Mini Plant Oxford

  • Location: MINI Plant, Oxford OX4 6NL, UK
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 min
  • Highlights: Witness the production of the legendary MINIs, a British icon that has graced the roads for over two decades.
  • Price: From £17.00
  • Booking: Book Now

Group Ticket Basic Tour (90 min), BMW Group Mini Plant Oxford

  • Location: MINI Visitor Centre Oxford, UK
  • Highlights: Explore one of Britain’s most modern car factories and see where the legendary MINIs have been rolling off the production line for more than 20 years.
  • Price: From £225.00

Single Ticket Family Tour (90 min), BMW Group Mini Plant Oxford

  • Location: MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford OX4 6NL, United Kingdom
  • Highlights: Get up close and personal with one of the most modern car factories in Britain. Dive behind the scenes to witness the assembly of a British icon.

Navigating Your Tour: What to Expect

Prepare to be enthralled by the precision and passion that go into creating every MINI. Starting in the body shop, watch as 1,200 robots and 650 employees skilfully craft the basic framework from steel sheets. Then, proceed to the final assembly hall, where you’ll see the MINI come to life, from the installation of the cockpit to the wedding of the power units and through to the final validation checks.

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Before You Go: Important Considerations

To ensure your visit is seamless and enjoyable, here are a few key points to note:

  • Due to global events, tours may be subject to changes or cancellations. Rest assured, alternative arrangements or refunds will be provided promptly if necessary.
  • Age restrictions apply for factory access. Please refer to the official guidelines for detailed information.
  • Closed shoes are required for the tour, and personal items, especially electronic devices, should be left in a lockable cabinet as they are not allowed on the visitor path.
  • Restroom facilities are available before and after the tour, but not during.

The Oxford Mini Plant Tour is more than just a factory visit; it’s an invitation to witness the confluence of heritage and innovation. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a group of enthusiasts, or a family keen on inspiring young minds, this tour offers an unparalleled peek into the heart of British automotive excellence. Secure your ticket today and gear up for an experience that’s as iconic as the MINI itself.

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Mini Plant Oxford Factory Tour

Mini Plant Oxford Factory Tour

Oxford is the birthplace of the Mini and the centre of its production. Hundreds of Mini motorcars, manufactured to the specifications individually chosen by customers, leave the factory each day. Here you can see behind the scenes at this vast factory and view this iconic car being manufactured.

Restrictions

  • Photography and filming on the tour is prohibited. Cameras and mobile phones may not be used and can be placed in lockers.
  • Closed shoes must be worn for safety reasons. No sandles or shoes where parts of the feet are exposed.
  • All tour participants must be at least 14 years of age. Visitors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour and must bring their own wheelchair.
  • People with heart pacemakers or insulin pumps will have to skip a couple of stations on the tour due to the presence of electromagnetic radiation.
  • No pets or animals are permitted on the factory tour.
  • Closed shoes should be worn.

The Mini car factory is located in the south east of Oxford, about 8km (5 miles) from the city centre. Click the map pin icon to view the location on a map.

Visitors should arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the start of the tour. For further details, including tour times, information about the reduced price ticket category and to book a tour, click the "More info" button below.

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OXFORD MINI PLANT OXFORD TOURS BAG TOP AWARD.

  • MINI Plant Oxford tour receives ‘Best Told Story’ accolade from VisitEngland
  • Award recognises attractions that ‘go the extra mile to provide a high quality day out’
  • Record 21,000 visitors came to see how MINIs are made in 2017

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MINI Plant Oxford has received a top visitor attraction award from the official national tourism agency for England.

The plant, which builds more than 1,000 MINIs each day, has been recognised by VisitEngland with a ‘Best Told Story Accolade’ for its factory tour, which gives visitors a behind the scenes look at how this iconic British car is made.

With a dedicated team of tour guides, MINI Plant Oxford welcomed well over 21,000 visitors from all over the world last year to see how a new car is built here every 67 seconds. The VisitEngland accolade builds on the TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’ awarded to the team in September.

In November the plant’s tour was recognised with a VisitEngland ‘Quality Rose Marque’ - a sign that the MINI Plant Oxford tour has been independently assessed and meets the high standards that visitors expect. Tours of MINI Plant Oxford run Monday to Friday and last just over two hours. There is a maximum of 15 people per group and the minimum age is 10 years old.

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A look behind the scenes.

We are very pleased to announce that tours are back and once again welcome you into our plants!

Come and gain exciting insights into the world of BMW Group plants and learn all about the future of production.

Visit us in Berlin, Leipzig, Munich and Oxford and experience what is behind the  iFACTORY EXPERIENCE.

We have a range of tour formats available for you to choose what best suits you. For more information and tickets , visit www.visit-bmwgroup.com .

The public Plant tours start in Oxford in August 2022, and in Berlin and Leipzig in September 2022.

Please note, the BMW Group plants in Dingolfing, Landshut, Regensburg and Steyr are so-called target group locations and offer their tour formats for trade visitors and closed groups. Guided tours can therefore not be booked via the ticket shop. If you have any further questions, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] .

Tours are already up and running in Munich . To book, please contact [email protected] directly or call 089 /1250 16001.

Interested? Then we look forward to welcoming you soon at one of our BMW Group plants!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at [email protected] .

We look forward to seeing you!

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BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide

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BMW Factory Tour Group at BMW Plant Munich

Individual or Group Tour?

BMW Employees assembling cars on production line

The BMW Factory Tour Booking Process

In this age of the Internet, booking a BMW factory tour reservation is a relatively easy process, and in many instances can be completely handled online (Links in each factory section below).  However, the key is to plan and reserve well in advance of your travel date.  Some factories only offer English speaking tours on certain days of the week, or in certain weeks of the month(!) so availability can be very limited.  Alternatively, if you only plan to visit BMW Munich for a factory tour, English speaking tours are offered daily on weekdays, and same day tours can sometimes be available, but are never a guarantee.  Being in a city center, the Munich factory has by far the most visitors, and tours are generally fully booked during much of the summer, the Oktoberfest, or the run up to the Christmas season.  If you have your heart set on a tour, start your availability checks as soon as you know dates.  If your visit revolves around visits to specific factories, determine the availability of English-speaking tour dates, and that can help in your overall itinerary plan.

Considering a repeat visit?

If you have toured a factory before and are considering a repeat visit, personal experience has taught me that you will have a different experience with each tour you repeat at a given factory.  Sometimes, certain areas may be closed to visitors and your tour is diverted around a prototype area during one visit.  Sometimes your guide comes from a particular area of expertise within BMW and communicates a passion for a certain area of production that you may have simply walked by on a previous tour.  No two tours will be identical, different or newer model cars will be coming down the line, so don’t talk yourself out of a repeat.  This may be a little less true in the Munich Plant due to the high volume of visitors, ridged schedules, and a more scripted approach for each group, but I have seen different parts of the Munich factory on different visits. 

The BMW Factory Tour List

The New BMW 8 Series in Production

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BMW Factory Tour Berlin

Models produced: Motorcycles

BMW motorcycles have been produced in Berlin since 1969. The BMW Group Plant Berlin has developed from a mere production site to the lead plant that supervises BMW assembly plants in Brazil and Thailand and manages global production. To supply local markets, the Berlin plant produces assembly kits, called CKDs (Completely Knocked Down), with individual motorcycle components that are then assembled at the international sites.

BMW Motorcycle Factory Berlin

English speaking tours are offered approximately 2 times each week.  It may be possible to book an English Exclusive tour at other times with prior arrangement.  The BMW Berlin plant also offers an “Afterwork Tour” held at 7:30pm on certain evenings which offers a particularly calm atmosphere.  It’s important to book ahead!

BMW Berlin Tour Details

Berlin Plant Website

Book a Tour at BMW Motorrad Factory Berlin  

Tour Duration: 2.5 hours

Children?: Minimum Age is 14

  • Mixed group tour: 8 EUR / 5 EUR Reduced*
  • Individual participants (group up to 25 people)
  • Exclusive tour: 150 EUR / 120 EUR Reduced*
  • Afterwork tour: 150 EUR / 120 EUR Reduced*

* Reduced ticket prices if corresponding proof is provided for: young people between 14 and 18 years of age, high school and college students over 18 years of age, apprentices, severely disabled persons (accompanying caretakers free of charge), holders of BMW customer card (BMW Card), BMW Club Members.

Getting to the BMW Factory Berlin

BMW Factory Berlin Production Line

BMW Motorrad – Am Juliusturm 14-38; D-13599 Berlin

Telephone: +49 89 382 15750

From Berlin Main Station – Catch the local train line S7 to Potsdam Hbf, get off at Charlottenburg, short walk to the subway station Wilmersdorfer Straße. From there, take U7 to Rathaus Spandau, get off at Haselhorst. Duration: about 30 minutes.

From Airport Berlin Tegel – About a 15-minute cab ride.  Or take bus line X9 or 109 toward Zoologischer Garten, get off at Jakob-Kaiser-Platz, catch U7 toward Rathaus Spandau and get off at Haselhorst, duration: about 20 minutes.

BMW Factory Tour Dingolfing

Models produced: BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (GT), 4 Series Grand Coupe, M5, 5 Series Sedan, 5 Series Touring, 530e iPerformance, 6 Series Gran Turismo (GT), 7 Series, 745e iPerformance, 8 Series Convertible / Cabriolet, 8 Series Coupe, M8 Convertible / Cabriolet, M8 Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe

BMW Factory Dingolfing Quality Check on the production line

Apart from finished vehicles, Dingolfing also manufactures numerous vehicle components for the BMW Group’s global production network. The plant also produces chassis and drivetrain components, including e-drive components for the BMW i and plug-in hybrid models of the BMW Group as well as Individual equipment packages and the car bodies for Rolls-Royce.

Visiting the Dingolfing plant makes an excellent daytrip from Munich either by car or by rail.  Tours in English are only offered on the 2nd Friday morning of each month, or by special prior arrangement, so advance planning is important!

BMW Dingolfing Tour Details

BMW Factory Dingolfing Body in White Production Line

Book a Tour at BMW Factory Dingolfing

Tour Duration: 2.5 Hours

  • Guided Tour: 8 EUR / 5 EUR reduced*
  • Exclusive Guided Tour: 150 EUR / 120 EUR reduced*
  • Groups size: up to 25 participants

Getting to BMW Factory Dingolfing

Location and Directions:

BMW Group Werk Dingolfing –  Karl-Dompert-Str. 7; D-84130 Dingolfing

Coming from Munich / Landshut – follow highway A92 in direction of Deggendorf. Leave the highway at exit “Dingolfing-Mitte” and follow the signs to “BMW Werk 2.4, Tor 3”.

Arrival by train – Dingolfing is situated on the railway line Munich–Plattling. When you arrive at the Dingolfing train station, you are only a few minutes by car from the different plants at the site, including the central meeting point for plant tours, the Visitors Center. Taxis are available at the train station.

Nearby Attraction:

Museum stadt dingolfing (heritage museum).

Museum Stadt Dingolfing is a free museum celebrating the historical heritage of the upper Bavarian region and its growth through industrial development – largely due to BMW expansion. The museum is open daily (except Mondays), and is a great place to stop for a lunch after your tour of the BMW factory.  The Italian Restaurant, “Al Monte” ( www.almonte.de – open in Google Chrome for Translate) is directly adjacent to the museum and is open from 5pm. (except Mondays and Tuesdays).  The museum is located minutes from the BMW Plant Dingolfing.

Ristorante Al Monte – Obere Stadt 21; D-84130 Dingolfing (Tel. +49 08731 3269911 /  [email protected] )

BMW Factory Tour LANDSHUT

What is produced at the BMW Factory in Landshut?

While cars are not assembled at this factory, at Landshut they create many components for the BMW i models. Additionally, the team of over 4,100 employees make integral parts used in every BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce:

  •  The Metal Foundry produces more than 5 million cast aluminum and magnesium components each year. 
  • Carbon Fiber body and technology parts are manufactured for all M, i series and 7 series models.
  • More than 260,000 cockpits (center consoles) are produced annually.
  • Among others, 30,000 Electric Motors for the i3, MINI electric and other special models are produced.
  • Landshut is the home of most drive shafts both metal and carbon that are used in BMW plants worldwide.

An emphasis on sustainability goes into all manufacturing processes.

BMW Factory Landshut Electric Motor Production

There are a few different tour opportunities a the Landshut factory including:

Exclusive Tour – Innovations from Landshut in every BMW

Exclusive Tours are for groups of up to 25 people who would like an exclusive insight into the fascination of innovation. You have the choice between an overview of the different technologies and the plant as a whole or we can tailor a tour according to your specific interests. The following technologies can be visited: light metal foundry, CFRP (carbon fiber), cockpit and equipment, plastics exterior, electric drives and special engines. The tour takes approx. 2.5 hours.

This tour can also be booked by individuals.

Highlight Tour

The Highlight Tour has been developed for visitors who are a little short on time and especially for younger students who would like to get to know the plant’s highlights in a compact tour. The Highlight Tour covers the technologies light metal foundry, CFRP as well as electric drives and special engines; tour duration is 1.5 to 2 hours.

BMW i Exclusive Tour – Insights into the mobility of the future

The BMW i Tour shows visitors all the contributions BMW Group Plant Landshut makes to the BMW i models. These include the CFRP car body, the cockpit and the electric drives. The focus is on electro-mobility and lightweight construction. This tour takes approx. 1.5 hours and is for up to 15 participants.

Combined Tour “High-Tech Region Lower Bavaria”

Visit the high-tech region of Lower Bavaria and learn more about the BMW Group’s sites in Dingolfing and Landshut. At both plants, you will gain insights into highly innovative and specialized production areas.  The Combined Tour “High-Tech Region Lower Bavaria” has a duration of approximately 5 hours.

NOTE: This combined package is only offered in German, however individual tour bookings at each facility can be made for English speaking.

BMW Landshut Tour Details

BMW Steering Wheel Stitching

Book a Tour at BMW Factory Landshut

  • Individual plant tour ticket: 8 EUR / 5 EUR (reduced*)
  • Individual plant tour ticket BMW i: 8 EUR / 5 EUR (reduced*)
  • Exclusive tour: 150 EUR / 120 EUR (reduced*)
  • Exclusive tour BMW i: 150 EUR / 120 EUR (reduced*)
  • Combined tour “High-Tech Region Lower Bavaria”: 250 EUR / 220 EUR (reduced*)

Getting to BMW Factory Landshut

BMW Werk Landshut – Ohmstrasse 2; D-84030 Landshut

GPS Address for Visitor Center: – BMW Werk 4.1 Tor 2;  Meisenstraße 29, 84030 Ergolding

Coming from Munich (Approx. 1 hour):

  • Interstate A92 in direction of Deggendorf.
  • Leave the interstate at exit “Landshut Nord”
  • After 2 km (3rd traffic light) turn left into Industriestraße.
  • After 200 m (traffic lights) turn left into Meisenstrasse.
  • Follow the signs to “BMW Werk 4.1 Tor 2” (BMW Plant Gate 2)
  • Visitor center will be on the left.

Map of Directions (German)

BMW Factory Tour Leipzig

Models produced: BMW 1 Series 5-door coupe, 2 Series Active Tourer, 2 Series Convertible, 2 Series Coupe, 2 Series Grand Coupe, 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer, M2 Competition, i3, i3s, i8 ** Coupe, i8 ** Roadster

Assembly at the BMW Factory

Up to 860 cars of the BMW 1 and 2 Series are manufactured in the classic production every day. In addition, the BMW i3 (since September 2013) and the BMW i8 (since May 2014). Green energy for the production of these cars is provided by four purpose-built wind turbines on site.

The plant offers three different tour tracks which may not be offered in English on the same day:

  • Classic Production: The BMW 1 and 2 Series
  • BMW i Production: The BMW i3 and i8**
  • Architectural Tour

** It was announced in January 2020 that BMW i8 Production will be ending around April 2020 to be replaced by future upcoming models. Factory tours may no longer include i8 production.

BWM Leipzig Tour Details

BMW Factory i Series Production

Book a Tour at BMW Factory Leipzig

Tour Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

  • Guided Tour BMW i: 9.50 EUR / 7 EUR reduced*
  • Guided Tour for children: 8 EUR / 5 EUR reduced*
  • Exclusive Guided Tour BMW i: 180 EUR / 150 EUR reduced*
  • Exclusive Architecture tours: 150 EUR / 120 EUR reduced*      

Getting to BMW Factory Leipzig

Location / Directions:

BMW AG Werk Leipzig – BMW Allee 1; D-04349 Leipzig

Leipzig is approximately 150km (90 miles) from Berlin.

If you are coming by public transport: Take the train to Leipzig Central railway station. From there there are connections to various bus and tram lines which will bring you to the Leipzig plant (“BMW Werk” stop). Up-to-date timetable information can be found on the website of Leipzig Public Transport (LVB). Access to the works is via the entrance to the central building.

If you are coming by car:

  • A9 motorway from the direction of Munich or Berlin.
  • At the Schkeuditz motorway interchange take the A14 motorway towards Dresden and leave the motorway at the exit marked “Leipzig-Messegelände”. Follow the signs to the BMW plant. Visitors should please drive straight along BMW Allee and follow the “Besucher/Visitors” signs. Access to the works is via the entrance to the central building

BMW Factory Tour Munich

Models produced: 3 Series Plug-in-Hybrid 330e, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series Coupe, M4 Coupe, Engines

BMW Munich Aerial View

Munich is synonymous with BMW and is the birthplace and home of the brand.  The parent plant of the BMW Group is located in the north of Munich, directly across from the Olympic Park. Located just beside the BMW Group plant are the Group Headquarters in the iconic four-cylinder tower, the BMW Museum and the awe-inspiring BMW Welt.

At the Munich location some 8,000 employees from over 50 nations work in innovative production processes and produce approx. 1,000 cars and up to 2,000 engines each day.

If you are collecting a European Delivery vehicle, your tour time will be coordinated with your scheduled delivery. Prepare to spend a good portion of the day at the BMW Welt as there is much to savor in addition to your factory tour.

BMW Factory Production Line

  • BMW GROUP Factory Tour (Guided)
  • BMW WELT Tour (Guided and self-guided)
  • BMW MUSEUM Tour (Guided and self-guided)
  • BMW GROUP Classic Tour (Guided)
  • BMW Recycling and Dismantling Tour (Guided)
  • BMW European Delivery – Collecting your new BMW (article)
  • BMW Genius Service (one on one with a specialist)
  • BMW On Demand (Rent a BMW by the hour)

For all Munich tours and experiences, please enjoy this post: BMW Tours in Munich (Factory, Welt, Museum): A Complete Guide  specifically dedicated to all BMW GROUP Munich Tour offerings.

BMW Munich Factory Tour Details

Tour Frequency: Factory tours are offered Monday – Friday between 9am and 4:30pm in English and German at scheduled intervals.  Book ahead for your preferred date and time.

Car Assembly at BMW Group Factory Munich

  • Single visitors: 12 EUR / 9 EUR reduced*
  • Groups (up to 30 persons): 240 EUR / 200 EUR reduced*

Tour Booking for BMW Munich is done directly via email or phone to BMW and not through the online booking portal that other factory locations use.

  • Book by e-mail: [email protected] (writing in English is fine, give a range of date options and specify that you want an English-speaking tour and they will reply with availability and booking options)
  • Book by Phone: +44 (0) 89 1250 16001 The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling.  The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key. Time difference should be considered if calling.)

Getting to BMW Factory Munich

BMW Factory Munich - Line of completed cars

BMW Welt  –  Am Olympiapark 1; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3 minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

The Factory tour meeting point is inside of the BMW Welt at the Tour Desk.  You should arrive 15 minutes in advance of your appointed time.  There is plenty to see and do while you wait.

BMW MINI Factory Tour Oxford (UK)

Models produced: 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch, Clubman

BMW MINI Oxford Factory Line

Three UK plants have had a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly. Presently, Oxford is the only location offering visitor tours.

BMW MINI factory Tours in Oxford are exceptional because most tours are given by retired senior staff and they really know their MINI’s!  This is an EXCELLENT tour and it has the feel and flavor of a BMW factory, but here you can see the manufacturing expertise being applied to the forever fun MINI.

The MINI factory in Oxford is accessible as a day trip from London by Train and then a quick Bus or Taxi ride. Booking your tour in advance is essential. Plant tours are offered only on days with active production (usually Monday to Friday). Tours usually take place at 9 am, 12:30 pm and on occasional evenings during the week.

BMW MINI Oxford Tour Details 

Tour Duration: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

Walking Distance: up to 3.5 kilometers

  • Individual visitors will be guided in a mixed tour with max. 15 visitors at £19 per person*
  • Exclusive guided tours cost £220 for a group of maximum 15 people*

*Reduced admission fee (£ 16 per person and £ 175 for exclusive guided tours) with a relevant proof: Children and young people under 18, pupils above 18, students, apprentices, severely disabled visitors and accompanying persons required, holders of a BMW Card, Members of BMW Clubs.

BMW MINI Plant Website

Book a Tour at BMW MINI Oxford 

BMW MINI Oxford auto in twist sling

Getting to BMW MINI Factory Oxford

BMW MINI Plant Oxford – Cowley, Oxfordshire, OX4 6NL

(simply inputting the postcode “ OX4 6NL ” into GPS will locate the factory)

Directions from London by train: Trains leave Paddington Station regularly that make the 55-minute journey to Oxford station.  From Oxford station, you may either take a taxi (directly outside the station) for a 20-minute ride to MINI, or you may take the city bus . 

The bus journey is approximately 45 minutes and requires 2 busses – It’s quite easy.  Take the #5 Bus towards “Blackbird Leys” (12 stops – getting off at “Marsh Road”), then take the #10 Bus toward “John Radcliffe Hospital” (8 stops – getting off at “Horspath Road Turning Circle” stop).  When you depart the bus, you are at the end of a neighborhood, and the MINI factory can be seen directly across the multi-lane motorway.  Traffic signals will allow you to cross, and the Factory Visitor Entrance will be about a 6-minute walk from the bus stop.

The return journey to the Oxford Train station is basically the reverse: Take the #10 bus at “Horspath Road Turning Circle” stop in the direction of “Oxford City Centre” (10 stops to “Marsh Road” – approx. 12 minutes). Take the #1 bus in the direction of “Oxford City Centre” (12 stops to “Railway Station” stop R2 – approx. 24 minutes).  You will arrive outside of the Oxford train station and will make a return to London Paddington Station.

BMW Factory Tour Regensburg

Models produced: 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Turismo GT, 4 Series Convertible / Cabriolet, M4 Convertible / Cabriolet, X1 Sports Activity Vehicle, X2 Sports Activity Vehicle

BMW Plant Regensburg Assembly

Regensburg factory is located about 90 minutes to the north of Munich by car, or a little over 3 hours by train and makes for a great day trip.  Note that English speaking tours are infrequent and are only offered on Fridays at 3pm.  Exclusive or group tours in English may be arranged for other times with advance planning. An “Exclusive Tour Plus” is also offered which is an expanded version of the Exclusive/Individual tour and adds an extra hour bringing tour duration to 3.5 hours.

BMW Regensburg Tour Details

BMW Factory Production

Tour Duration: 2.5 hour or 3.5 hour

  • Guided Tour (mixed group): 8 EUR / 5 EUR Reduced*
  • Exclusive Guided Tour: 150 EUR / 120 EUR Reduced*

BMW Regensburg Factory Website   (Open in Google Chrome to translate German)

Book a Tour at BMW Regensburg

Getting to BMW Factory Regensburg

Location / Directions :

BMW Group Plant Regensburg – Herbert-Quandt-Allee, Tor 2; D-93055 Regensburg

Regensburg Central Station is the stop of numerous regional trains, Interregios, EuroCity and InterCity connections. RVV buses of line 79 run from the bus stop Albertstrasse to the BMW plant ( www.rvv.de ).

From Munich, Hof / Weiden and Nuremberg / Berlin:  A93 Holledau-Hof coming at the Regensburg junction onto the A3 towards Passau. Leave the motorway at junction 101 Regensburg-Ost. Follow the signs to “BMW Werk”.

From Passau:  A3 towards Regensburg / Nürnberg. Leave the motorway at junction 102 Neutraubling. Follow state road 2145 in the direction of Neutraubling. Follow the signs to “BMW Werk”.

BMW Factory Tour SPARTANBURG (USA)

Models produced: X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle, X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, X4 M Sports Activity Coupe, X4 Sports Activity Coupe, X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle, X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, X6 M Sports Activity Coupe, X6 Sports Activity Coupe, X7 Sports Activity Vehicle

BMW Factory Spartanburg

Spartanburg, South Carolina in the U.S. is the birthplace of most X-Series Vehicles.  This BMW factory is over 7 million square feet after a recent upgrade from additional investment.  Current production volume is more than 1,400 vehicles per day.

BMW Spartanburg Tour Details

BMW Plant Spartanburg offers 1- or 2-hour factory Tours with reservations available up to 3 months in advance.  For groups of 10 or more, a direct inquiry should be made.

1-hour tour: Walk along our assembly line and see for yourself how the Ultimate Driving Machine is Built. This tour begins with the painted body of the vehicle and ends with the completed vehicle driving out of the plant.

2-hour tour:   In addition to everything you will see in the 1 hour version, this tour includes a visit to the incredible new body shop where you will see sophisticated robotics build the frames of BMW vehicles.

BMW Factory Spartanburg Production Line

  • Adult (Ages 21+): $10
  • Student* (Ages 12-20): $5
  • BMW Car Club Member*: $5

Rates – 2 Hour Tour:

  • Adult (Ages 21+): $15
  • Student* (Ages 12-20): $10
  • BMW Car Club Member*: $10

For groups with over 10 members please call: +1(888) 868-7269

*Students and club members must present their IDs and club cards at the time of arrival

BMW Spartanburg Factory Tour Booking website (different than European location booking site)

BMW Zentrum Museum (USA)

In addition to a factory tour, visit this one-of-a-kind building and experience the past, present and future of BMW in the only BMW museum in North America . Your senses will come alive as you feel the power of the BMW brand firsthand, from its beginnings in aviation and motorsports to its rise to prominence on the global stage. Take a self-guided trip through the museum to experience BMW exhibits that both astonish and inspire.

Here you will see BMW’s numerous milestones in both racing and touring vehicles. View rare and important vehicles from BMW’s past, such as the famous Isetta “Bubblecar”. As you stroll through the Zentrum, you’ll trace BMW’s pioneering spirit straight back to these beautifully restored classics. You can also explore what’s current in BMW, with exhibits that feature state-of-the-art technologies, including rarely seen models available through our exclusive collection.

Admission to the U.S. museum is free and is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm and is closed on public holidays.

Getting to BMW Factory Spartanburg

BMW Production close-up

BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg – 1400 Highway 101 S; Greer, SC 29651

Distance – Approx. 2-2.5 Hours by Car from Charlotte, Ashville, Columbia or Atlanta area.

BMW Factory Tour Steyr (Austria)

Produced: Diesel Engine Assembly, Engine Assembly

Founded in 1979, BMW Group Plant in Steyr, Austria has become the company’s largest engine plant worldwide and the diesel engine center of competence for the entire BMW Group.

About 4,500 employees produce more than one million engines and around 13 million engine components per year. At peak times, 6,100 engines come off the assembly lines every working day – an average of one engine every 14 seconds.

BMW Factory Engine Production

Engines produced includes three, four and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines.

Discover the world of diesel engine development on this factory tour, see how engine components are built and engines assembled, and learn how an engine works. Guided tours are offered for individuals and groups, with a minimum age of 14 years. Once Monthly Tours are offered in English for individual participants.  This tour may also be booked as an Exclusive tour subject to availability.

Due to seasonal production output and for reasons of prototype production, BMW Steyr may only be able to offer a restricted form of plant tours.

BMW Steyr Tour Details

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  • Guided Tour: 8 EUR / 5 EUR Reduced*

Getting to BMW Factory Steyr

BMW Group Plant Steyr – Hinterbergerstraße 2; 4400 Steyr; Austria

From direction Vienna (Approx 2 hours): A1 exit Haag – B42 / B122 towards Steyr.

From direction Passau / Salzburg / Linz (1.5 – 2 hour): A1 exit Enns-West/Steyr – B309 towards Steyr.

From direction Graz (Approx 2 hours): A9 exit Klaus – B138 / B140 / B122 towards Steyr.

10 Tour Day Tips:

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  • For each factory, you will be instructed to meet at a certain gate or “Tor” .  For the factories outside of Munich, there is generally ample parking and clear signage to put you at the right entrance. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive.
  • Dress appropriate for a factory.  Some factories will offer lab coats which prevent dangling clothing from becoming caught in machinery (you won’t get THAT close to machinery, but it’s a reasonable precaution).  All factories require closed toe shoes, and may turn away those in open side, open back or high-heeled shoes.  Wear comfortable walking shoes, but do not arrive in flip flops or sandals as you will be denied entrance!
  • Leave big backpacks and gear behind.   You will be required to place personal belongings such as cameras and cell phones in secure lockers (bring some extra EURO coins with you to release the key – your coin is returned when you replace the key).  Such equipment is not allowed into the factory and the lockers are not large.  If it’s a cold day and you arrive in a large jacket, the locker will accommodate it.
  • Most factories allow accompanied children 14 and over.   You should check specifics for the factory you will visit.
  • Be sure to use the restroom before the tour as you may not have an opportunity during the tour. Most visitor gathering spots have restrooms available at the starting point.  If you need to use a restroom during the tour, inform your guide and they will assist.
  • Make sure to eat breakfast or a meal – you’ll be walking for a couple of hours.  Your tour won’t be strenuous, but there may not be an opportunity for a snack until the end unless you book a tour that includes a meal (some do).
  • Photo taking of any kind is not allowed inside the factory.   Do not be offended if you are asked to check your cell phone with a guard or to leave it behind in a locker.  Being caught snapping a photo (unless cameras have been expressly allowed) could get you a security escort from the factory floor.
  • Photos ARE allowed once you are OUTSIDE of the factory.   You will be allowed to snap photos of the exterior of the factory or any car which may drive by – and you may spot a rare or new bird (BMW model) in the car park that will make you glad that you did bring a camera!
  • Do strike up a conversation with other tour guests .  You’re going to be in a room with a load of BMW fans and can enjoy some great conversation!
  • Be sure to thank your Tour guide!   It is sometimes customary to give a tip of a Euro or two in the large group tours – you can follow the lead of others if you find that tips are accepted.  Have Euro coins on hand.

Reduced Entry Guidelines and General Tour Notice

Reduced entry fee:.

Reduced entry is offered to Children and school students up to the age of 18, persons undergoing training, university students, disabled persons with escort, persons taking a year out for voluntary social or environmental service, unemployed persons, old age pensioners and the retired, members of BMW Clubs, the MGV (Association of Munich Tourist Guides) and the BVGD (Association of Tourist Guides in Germany), representatives of the press, BMW staff, holders of the BMW Card or the BMW Premium Card.

Guidelines from BMW:

  • Please be at the agreed meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Please note that photo or video recordings are not permitted during the tour.
  • As the factory tour runs through production areas, it is mandatory to wear sturdy, closed shoes.
  • Walking distances may be up to four kilometers, the tours usually last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
  • The minimum age for participation in a factory tour is 14 years in the Berlin, Dingolfing, Landshut and Steyr locations, 10 years in the MINI plant in Oxford (individual visitor tour: 10 years, exclusive tour 14 years) in the Leipzig plant 6 (classic plant tour: 6 years / factory tour BMW i: 14 years) and 4 years in the Regensburg plant. Please note the applicable childcare key for underage visitors.
  • Not all areas of the factory tour are accessible to people with pacemakers* or insulin pumps.
  • *For health and safety reasons, people who wear a pacemaker are not allowed to take tours of the MINI plant in Oxford.
  • The usual factory tour is connected with climbing stairs. Please let BMW know when booking if you would like to visit BMW with people with reduced mobility.
  • At the factories in Dingolfing, Landshut, Oxford and Steyr, it is currently not possible for people with a wheelchair or walking aids to take part in the factory tour due to structural reasons.
  • The maximum group size is usually 25 people. The maximum group size at the Oxford plant is 15 people.
  • It is not allowed to bring animals.

European Contact:

For any questions regarding a booking, please do not hesitate to contact the BMW Visitor service center for further information. You may reach BMW Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Central European Time (CET), Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm CET on the following landlines:

+44 1865 8 25750 (Great Britain),

+49 89 382 15750 (Germany),

+43 72 52 888 15750 (Austria)

When you call, it will be very likely that English will be spoken.  If they answer in German simply say “hello” and they will adjust and assist!

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If you are looking for an E-ticket tour to any of the BMW factories, the best advice would be to reserve no less than 3 (up to 6 months) in advance and to request an “Exclusive” or “Group” tour at whatever factory you visit.  In your request, be sure to specify that you would like your tour to be in English.  You will have an unforgettable experience and feel like a VIP.  Participating as an individual in a group tour is perfectly OK for all locations, and locations like Dingolfing and Regensburg as far fewer English speaking visitors come to these locations and your group is likely to be small.  – JK

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2-Hour MINI Plant Guided Group Tour

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  • Tour equipment, tour head-sets, hi-viz vests, safety glasses will be made available for the duration of your tour.
  • Entry/Admission - Oxford
  • MINI Visitor Centre, MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford OX4 6NL, UK The MINI Visitor Centre can be accessed from the Eastern By-Pass Road via gate 5 or Horspath Road via gate 7. You can enter the postcode OX4 6NL into your GPS or follow the brown signs on the ring road.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The tour is unfortunately not suitable for visitors with a pacemaker or insulin pump.
  • Cochlear implants and hearing aids can be accommodated, please make your tour guide aware at the start of your tour if you have a cochlear implant or hearing aid.
  • Footwear. Please wear sensible and comfortable footwear, which is not open-toed. No heeled footwear is permitted.
  • Minimum age. The minimum age is 10 and every 2 children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Filming and photographing is strictly prohibited in the production areas. Cameras and mobile phones may to be used and can be place in lockers.
  • Belongings. All personal belongings including bags and mobile phones will be locked away for the duration of the tour as these are not permitted in production areas.
  • Distance. The plant tours lead through different production and plant site areas. The distance covered is 3.5 km. Please wear comfortable and closed shoes.
  • Food & drink. You can purchase soft drinks from the vending machine located in the Visitor Centre. Please note that no food or beverages may be taken on the plant tour. Visitors are not able to buy food at the plant.
  • No animals. Pets and animals of any kid are not allowed.
  • Arrival time. Please arrive at the MINI Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
  • You'll start at MINI Visitor Centre MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford OX4 6NL, UK The MINI Visitor Centre can be accessed from the Eastern By-Pass Road via gate 5 or Horspath Road via gate 7. You can enter the postcode OX4 6NL into your GPS or follow the brown signs on the ring road. See address & details
  • 1 MINI Plant Oxford Stop: 2 hours - Admission included Come with us on a journey through more than 100 years of Oxford's car building history and take a behind the scenes look at how we produce over 1,000 unique, made-to-order MINIs every day. Our award-winning guided tours will take you on an adventure through our state of the art production facilities, where a new MINI is built every 67 seconds. Your MINI adventure will start at the Visitor Centre with a brief factory history and heath&safety, followed by a visit to the body shop and the assembly hall. Read more
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Production sites worldwide

The BMW Group’s production network is home to a wealth of expertise – at over 30 production sites worldwide. Come and visit us at selected locations worldwide and experience production.

Plant Berlin

The BMW Group’s premium motorbikes roll off the production line in the capital. But not only the motorbikes themselves, but also their production is spectacular: more than 2,200 employees from over 20 nations work hand in hand, supported by state-of-the-art technology, to produce high-quality bikes. Visitors also experience the unique insights: The BMW Group Plant Berlin offers public plant tours.

Plant Dingolfing

The BMW Group plant in Dingolfing is the largest vehicle plant of the BMW Group in Europe. The plant site measures 2.8 million square metres. Around 17,000 employees ensure smooth production processes – and pave the way for the mobility of tomorrow. Today, the site is already the showcase for automotive topics of the future. This is primarily due to the BMW iX, which has been rolling off their production line since July 2021: It is fully electric, fully networked and drives automatically. Series production of the sixth BMW 7 Series generation began in Dingolfing in July 2022. A visit to the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing is only available to special stakeholders of the site and needs to be arranged in advance. Tours for private individuals and corresponding registrations are not planned until further notice.

Plant Landshut

At the BMW Group plant in Landshut, around 3,500 employees manufacture, among other things, components for the pioneering BMW i models, i.e. vehicles with partially or fully electric drive systems. With future-oriented technologies, the plant plays the role of an innovation-driver as an in-house component production facility. Day after day, the employees ensure that a piece of Landshut’s innovative power is in almost every BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, as well as in many BMW motorbikes. The BMW Group Plant Landshut is a target group location that offers its tour formats for trade visitors and closed groups. Public tours are therefore not bookable.

Plant Leipzig

The BMW Group Plant in Leipzig is one of the most innovative automotive factories in the world. The central building designed by Zaha Hadid, one of the most famous modern architects, is unique. Around 1,000 vehicles roll off the production line every day. Also, starting from 2024, the entire process chain of high-voltage battery production will be shown here. The BMW Group Plant Leipzig offers public Plant Tours where visitors can experience production at this location.

Plant Munich

The BMW Group plant in Munich is the main plant of the BMW Group. It is located in the north of Munich, in the immediate vicinity of the corporate headquarters, the BMW Museum and BMW Welt. Around 8,000 employees from over 50 nations work at this site. Vehicles and engines have been produced in the heart of Munich since 1922 –and around eleven million premium cars now roll off its production line. As early as 2023, at least half of all vehicles from Munich are to be equipped with an electric drive. The BMW Group Plant Munich is located in the immediate vicinity of the BMW Group headquarters, the BMW Museum and BMW World. Combination offers therefore attract visitors not only to the main plant, but also to this surrounding attractions.

Plant Oxford

The BMW Group Plant Oxford is the home of the MINI. The legendary and popular car has been manufactured here for more than 20 years. The plant is also known as the laboratory of the future: it only takes around 22 hours to complete a vehicle from the delivery of its component materials. MINI Plant Oxford offers public plant tours. Before or after the tour, there is the opportunity to learn even more about the fascinating history of MINIs in the MINI Museum.

Plant Regensburg

A new BMW leaves the Regensburg plant every 57 seconds – totalling around 1,000 per working day. Production started in 1986 with 200 cars a day and has continuously increased. Today, around 9,000 employees are working on this success story, which continues with its electrified models. With the plug-in hybrid variants of the BMW X1 and the BMW X2, the first electrified Regensburg models are already on the road. They combine the best of both worlds – a combination of a combustion engine and an electric motor. The BMW Group Plant Regensburg is a target group location that offers its tour formats for trade visitors and closed groups. Public tours are therefore not bookable.

Plant Rosslyn

The South African plant in the Rosslyn district was the BMW Group’s first international location in 1973. Within a short time, the plant developed into a flexible, efficient and sustainable production facility. Currently, 3,000 employees in Rosslyn primarily build the sixth generation of the BMW X3 series with an annual production volume of around 75,000 vehicles. The models produced in Rosslyn are destined for customers in the USA, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, among others. The BMW Group Plant Rosslyn offers public plant tours.

Plant San Luis Potosí

The San Luis Potosí plant is the first BMW Group location in Mexico and is considered a pioneer in sustainability and digitalisation. This is due to the BMW Group’s first paint shop that is completely free of process wastewater and the power supply, which is completely generated from renewable energies and will be 100 per cent CO2-free in the future. At the same time, Industry 4.0 enables a rapid response to new production variants and volumes. Around 3,000 employees mainly produce the BMW 3 Series G20 there. The BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí offers public plant tours.

Plant Spartanburg

The BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the US state of South Carolina is home to the BMW X model family. Every day, 11,000 employees produce more than 1,500 vehicles on the approximately seven million square metre plant site. The production facility makes a significant contribution to the international success of the BMW Group: Around 60 per cent of the vehicles produced in Spartanburg are destined for export to 120 different countries. The BMW Group Plant Spartanburg ffers public plant tours.

Plant Steyr

At the BMW Group’s largest engine plant in its global production network, around 4,400 people develop and produce the mobility of the future every day – from innovative diesel and gasoline engines to sustainable e-mobility components and, from 2025, next-generation electric vehicles. Over 1 million engines and more than 10 million core engine components leave the Steyr plant every year. They power around half of all BMW and MINI cars worldwide. “A heart from Steyr” is a promise of quality for automobiles of all kinds. The BMW Group Plant Steyr is a target group location that offers its tour formats for trade visitors and closed groups. Public tours are therefore not bookable.

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    MINI Plant Oxford offers public plant tours. Before or after the tour, there is the opportunity to learn even more about the fascinating history of MINIs in the MINI Museum. Go to Oxford Plant Tour. Plant Regensburg. A new BMW leaves the Regensburg plant every 57 seconds - totalling around 1,000 per working day. Production started in 1986 ...

  23. Cheese Trail

    The Oxford County Cheese Trail is a self-guided tour of 30+ stops featuring cheese, dairy and related offerings for visitors to experience. Visit cheese makers, restaurants, local food producers, museums, artisans and boutiques for a pleasant afternoon, day or weekend in Oxford. With the largest city on the trail located where the 401 meets the ...